सिंहदरबार संवाददाता
Honorable Speaker,
First of all, I warmly welcome all the honorable members to the fifth session of this dignified house.
I pay my heartfelt respects and tributes to all the known and unknown martyrs who sacrificed their precious lives for the country and the people through this dignified house. I also firmly resolve to realize the great dream of the martyrs to move the country forward in the direction of development and prosperity. I also express my high respect to all the leaders including Pushpalal, BP Koirala, Ganeshman Singh and Madan Bhandari who have made invaluable contributions to the life of this nation.
‘In the last nine years, 42 road accidents have occurred in Siddhababa on the Butwal-Palpa road section, many of whom have lost their lives.’ Mr. Speaker, this is the headline of a news article that appeared online some time ago.
My eyes watered while watching that news. I became a little emotional at the grief of the elderly parents and orphaned children of families who lost their lives in all kinds of road accidents. When the road infrastructure is unsafe, we are used to hearing such news every day.
I resolved – now we have to change this situation and work for it. I would like to remind you that some work is underway today to overcome such painful news.
This time, the Siddha Baba Tunnel has been broken through a week before the start of the winter session of Parliament. Now, within some time, we will bring this tunnel into operation. It will connect Pyuthan with Butwal via Palpa, Syangja, Kaski, Gulmi and the northern part of Arghakhanchi. This road is also connecting with the Kaligandaki Corridor and it will bring a big change in the lives of the people there.
We had put forward the plan for the tunnel to reduce the insecurity of road travel and make the infrastructure sustainable.
Honorable Speaker,
While taking the vote of confidence from the Parliament after becoming the Prime Minister, I had said – this government’s first priority – is to complete the work that has been started.
Where are we taking the work that has been started? I have to inform this esteemed House on this matter today –
The Dhedre Tunnel in Makwanpur under the Kathmandu-Terai Expressway has also been broken through.
Our national pride project connecting China and India, the Jogbani-Kimathanka road, has been broken through just a few days ago.
The construction of the Butwal-Narayangadh section of the road was stalled when this government came to power after the contractor company abandoned the work. Today, its work is progressing at a rapid pace.
The Muglin-Pokhara road, which was dusty when this government came to power, has become smooth and attractive today.
Sports have become the lifestyle of our youth. Therefore, this time, the first meeting of the cabinet decided to convert the Kirtipur cricket ground into a stadium and add floodlights to it. A tender has been called for that – work is progressing to complete it within the stipulated date.
Talking about the stadium, the modern Karnali Stadium has been ready in Surkhet. A modern stadium in Karnali, which is considered a remote geography of the country – this is a happy message for the future of our youth.
Not only have we ‘break-through’ in development work, but we have also ‘through’ some of the works that were ‘broken’ after we came.
The news that some structure is being built and that is opening the door to convenience for the people is happy for the life of the citizens. Such news is sad for those who trade in disappointment, run an industry of discontent and excitement, see their future in it and make politics a market for business rather than a penance of service.
Only by going beyond those who make politics a mere business of consuming reactions on social media can we see the Nepal we are building.
The Nagarik app we launched in the field of speedy public services and good governance is one such initiative – which has made government services hassle-free and transparent. More than 50 services are associated with it. The Nagarik app is currently the number one most downloaded Nepali app in Nepal. So far, 5.7 million 26 thousand people have downloaded it.
Just as a few years ago, when we started paying by scanning QR codes, our payment system was revolutionized, and service recipients were provided with the convenience of digital payment – similarly, now, when we have the facility to open a bank account and receive government services by scanning QR codes from the Nagarik app, the goal of “online services, not offline”, is being fulfilled, making government work faster, quicker and more transparent.
More than 180,000 people have obtained PAN numbers from the Nagarik app. In the two weeks since the decision to link the national identity card to the Nagarik app, more than 250,000 people have linked themselves to the national identity card through this app.
Through this app, we have eliminated the hassle of getting a driving license and paying fines for violating traffic rules. With the vehicle license being linked to the Nagarik app, the physical card of the driver’s license has been made unnecessary. In a day, 55,000 to 60,000 people are availing this quick service. We have all seen the ‘interesting’ information on social media that both the ‘payer and the recipient’ are shocked as arrangements have been made to pay fines online in places for violating traffic rules.
It was a small thing to look at, it was a hassle to have to get permission from inside to enter Singha Durbar, the main administrative center of the country, and to stand in line to enter Singha Durbar. Now, you do not have to get permission from anyone to enter Singha Durbar, you can enter by scanning the QR code of your government ID card.
I believe that by expanding the use of the Nagarik app in government work, we will be able to bring a revolution in the field of public services within some time.
To free government offices from the situation of stuck work files, extending work deadlines and causing inconvenience to service recipients, we have advanced the system of file ‘movement tracking’ through QR codes.
We are making arrangements to get information about work being done in government offices from mobile phones. In this way, we are putting a brake on our development and law-making model, where work is always going on, but never finished.
Mr. Speaker,
This government has taken concrete steps to increase the use of international airports that are not functioning properly. International flights have been arranged in Bhairahawa and Pokhara.
During this period, a tripartite power sale agreement has been signed for the export of electricity from 40 megawatts to Bangladesh.
A few days ago, I saw a user of the social network X write – ‘The social security fund is the basis of survival of the poor, it cost Rs 10,775 to remove gallstones, OPD, various tests, operations, and even hospital beds. This year alone, the facility of up to 125 thousand is being provided. Glory to the one who started it.’
I was stunned for a while after reading this. When we launched the contribution-based social security fund, we faced a lot of opposition. We were trolled on social media saying that it was the beginning of a new era. However, now about 1.9 million workers/professionals have joined the social security fund. Our goal is to increase the membership of anyone who is employed in it.
Within 100 days of the government’s operation, we have succeeded in bringing the remaining work of the peace process that began 18 years ago to a final conclusion. In that regard, the bill to amend the ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, 2071’ has been unanimously approved and certified. And, the commission is in the process of becoming complete.
These are just some general indications of the direction in which we are trying to lead the country. Through this esteemed House, I would like to tell the entire country that the government has focused all its efforts on completing all the projects that have been started so far under all the ministries. During this period, we have prioritized and planned what work has been started under which ministries and how to complete those started works on time. And, on that basis, we have entered into a performance agreement between the Prime Minister and the ministers.
Mr. Speaker,
I would like to mention here a happy aspect that has not had to be repeated in our parliamentary politics in the last 6 months – the absurd situation of making holes in the boat of power and sailing another boat, and continuing to play the game of power while ignoring the country and the people, has now been sterilized.
We have been freed from the spectacle of having to repeatedly seek a vote of confidence in Parliament. Today, I am present here with the confidence and determination of the people and Parliament.
After coming to power, our second priority was – policy reforms. For this, the process of policy reform has been accelerated by setting a concrete action plan for reform.
Effective implementation of the Constitution and federalism,
Making timely amendments to the Constitution,
The government should not allow bills considered necessary to remain pending in parliament for years, but should pass them on a priority basis or withdraw them,
Repeal unnecessary laws, amend and revise policies and laws that are inconsistent with practice, and reform the existing legal system by formulating new laws that need to be brought immediately,
To maintain good governance and accountability, the Prime Minister and Establishing a Governance Reform Center in the Office of the Council of Ministers,
Improving economic reform and public expenditure management,
Accelerating reform work based on ministry-specific priorities
Based on these points of priority, the government has put forward the concept of a High-Level Governance Reform Commission under the leadership of the Prime Minister and the Governance Reform Implementation Committee in coordination with the Chief Secretary for good governance and governance reform. The Economic Reform Suggestion Commission is working.
To immediately improve the economic and business environment and increase investment, 11 acts have been amended through ordinances, 12 related to promoting good governance and public services, 3 related to land and forests, the Economic Procedures and Fiscal Responsibility Act, the Privatization Act, and the Cooperatives Act.
After these laws were amended at once through the ordinance, I would like to borrow the words of the media and say that ‘the country has initiated unprecedented reforms’ in building good governance and a business environment. With this, the trend of
## blocking the work of service recipients by circulating files in government offices will be stopped. The law has made a legal provision that all work other than the specified period must be completed within 7 days.
An environment has been created for Nepali information technology-based companies to compete in the international market. Now, an environment has been created for our Nepali companies to open subsidiaries and branches abroad, do business, and bring their income generated abroad into Nepal.
Out of the conflicting laws related to consumer protection, irrelevant laws have been repealed. On the one hand, unnecessary intimidation of entrepreneurs has been removed by making provision for determining the price of goods through competition, and on the other hand, consumer protection has been further strengthened.
A provision has been made that the government official must give a decision within 15 days of submitting an application for industry registration, and if a decision is not given during this period, the industry operation will be automatically recognized.
The situation where entrepreneurs are allowed to open a company but have to go through unnecessary ‘hassle’ to close it even when it goes bankrupt has been ended forever.
As pointed out by the report of the Parliamentary Committee on Cooperative Fraud, the existing Cooperative Act has been amended to provide for urgent work, including the formation of a National Cooperative Regulatory Authority to protect the savings of savers.
The list of achievements to be achieved by the ordinance is long. There has been a wide social debate about its features. Your Excellencies are aware of this.
Mr. Speaker,
Today, after the last session of Parliament, an ordinance was brought to amend 29 laws. Why did the government have to bring an ordinance now? I would like to ask for permission to discuss this a little.
We have been hearing in public circles for a long time – it is too late, the situation has not changed as expected. The question is among all of us:
What reforms should be made in the public service sector to change the current situation?
Where are the obstacles to increasing the morale of the business sector and increasing production?
Where and how are the people suffering from the entanglements of which laws?
Legal reforms were the first step to immediately untie those ‘entanglements and knots’. We are all aware that it takes at least 5/6 months to pass and implement a law through the regular process. On the one hand, the process – on the other hand, the result. The rush for reforms that led to the formation of this government under the leadership of the two major parties in Parliament did not allow us to say, ‘The Parliament session is coming – wait’. When there is no Parliament, when the regular process of Parliament is delayed in achieving national expectations – it is at such times that the government will issue an ordinance.
We should all not find it difficult to accept one thing – sometimes, by assessing ‘political gains and losses’, the Parliament is made a prisoner of the process and the daily problems of the people are ignored. We decided not to let that happen this time. In the context of the Ordinance, I have heard many honorable people question ‘process, not content’. Some friends have asked – why was the Ordinance introduced by deceiving the Parliament? The friends who ask such questions also know – the Ordinance is introduced when the Parliament is not in session. The Constitution itself has made provision for bringing ordinances only when Parliament is not in session, right?
Honorable Speaker,
We are both parties/opposition in Parliament. Is there a party/opposition in matters of national development, good governance and raising the standard of living of citizens?
There is investable money in the bank, but why is no business taking out loans and investing? Why is there a decrease in demand in the market even when record-breaking remittances are coming in from abroad? Why has the real estate business slowed down?
The government was carefully monitoring this situation.
We have taken the initiative to ‘change the situation’ – to boost the morale of the private sector, create an investment and business environment in the country, and improve good governance and the lives of citizens, we have completed the work of law reform that has not been done for years, this time through an ordinance. I would like to say without any hesitation – this is a work done by the people’s government for the people. I would like to say one thing with humility, whether it is an ordinance or a bill, let us make our debate on it issue-based, let us focus on its merits and demerits, and not limit it to public consumption propaganda.
Now the ordinance has become the property of Parliament. From today, we have 60 days – to reject it or pass it as is. Or, let’s say, to pass a replacement bill that would add to that – what to do? This is the responsibility of this esteemed House.
Mr. Speaker,
I don’t need to tell you, when we took charge of the government, the situation of the country was in a state of disarray. I had also said at that time, standing on the rostrum of this very Parliament – the generation after 2046 had probably experienced such extreme disappointment for the first time. The trust of the common people in the country had been broken. Their morale had fallen badly. Development and construction work was in shambles. The economy was in a very bad state.
To save the country from that disastrous situation, we, the two big parties, the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML), along with other parties, formed this government.
It has been more than 6 months since the government was formed under my leadership.
Soon after I took oath as the new Prime Minister, one accident after another and natural disasters disrupted us.
From Ashoja 10 to 13, the country was hit by unimaginable floods and landslides. Due to which 7,135 different types of disaster-related accidents occurred across the country. The natural disaster caused huge loss of life and property. There was huge damage to agricultural crops, livestock, and physical infrastructure including roads, bridges, drinking water, communications, schools, and electricity. However, the government handled those challenging situations efficiently. As a result, despite all the damage, the number of people leaving Kathmandu for Dashain this year and returning home for Dashain reached about 800,000, like last year.
I think that the way the government has worked during this period has been largely successful in overcoming the deep despair prevailing in the country, instilling hope and enthusiasm among the people, and in taking the country towards rapid economic growth. However, we still have a lot of work to do.
Mr. Speaker,
When it comes to statistics, I would like to ask for permission to provide comparative information on some economic indicators before and after coming to power:
Capital expenditure in the first six months of the current fiscal year has increased by 15 percent. Revenue collection is 13 percent higher than in the previous fiscal year.
The total expenditure of the Nepal government has increased by 17.8 percent compared to the same period last year. In the same period last year, such an increase rate was only 1.7 percent compared to the previous year.
Imports have increased by 7.1 percent compared to the current fiscal year.
In the first six months of the current fiscal year, goods exports have increased by 31.8 percent. Last year, there was only a 7.1 percent increase in the same period.
In the first six months of the current fiscal year, there has been an increase of about 35 billion rupees more in loans than in the previous year.
As of mid-December of the current fiscal year, the NEPSE index is 2594. It was 2120 during the same period last year.
The balance of payments position in the 5 months of the current fiscal year is 2 trillion, 25 billion, 34 million. It was 2 trillion, 16 billion, 5 million during the same period last year.
The foreign exchange reserves in the 5 months of the current fiscal year are 16 billion, 76 million US dollars. It was 13 billion, 31 million US dollars during the same period last year.
The 5-month loan growth is 46 billion more than the previous year.
Mr. Speaker,
The economy is not as dire now as it was six months ago. The economic indicators are good. The previously ‘bad’ indicators are improving. The government is trying to figure out how to make the economy dynamic and increase demand.
As soon as the government was formed, we changed the government’s long-standing policy of not paying payments to inject cash into the economy. We have resolved the liability of construction entrepreneurs of Rs 30 billion from the previous fiscal year that was legally created but not paid.
We have paid more than 1.5 million dairy farmers in 35 districts within 100 days of the formation of the government. Similarly, about 75,000 sugarcane farmers, who had not been able to get the price of their sweat for years, have also received their subsidy payment. Rs 800 million has been sent to the account of the Insurance Authority to pay for the insurance of thousands of farmers covered by agricultural crop and livestock insurance.
The government has taken all possible measures to bring the economy back on track. Important commissions such as the Economic Advisory Commission have been formed to strengthen the economy as per the demands of the private sector. The government has reached the stage of implementing the suggestions given by them.
The work of assessing the sovereign credit rating of Nepal by an international independent expert organization has been completed. The rating received by Nepal – Double B minus, is the highest in South Asia after India. This achievement has been achieved due to high foreign exchange reserves, improving economic growth and political stability in the country.
To ensure the quality of goods, services and processes, keeping in mind the need for standards, the Nepal Accreditation Center has been brought into operation. It is responsible for measuring the efficiency, transparency and authenticity of quality-assigning institutions in various sectors across the country.
This government is working by setting priorities to take development and good governance together and instill trust in the people.
Mr. Speaker,
When I listen to the stories of dozens of industrialists and businessmen, I feel that the government does not need to give them much. They can gather all the ‘strength’ they need to grow their businesses themselves. The government can only boost their morale. Before we came to power, the morale of industrialists and businessmen had fallen very badly. Understanding their psychology, I had said in this esteemed House – industrialists and businessmen, who are considered the economic backbone, are now wrinkled like pepper.
Today, entrepreneurs are reacting to the fact that the industrial sector is stagnant.
In this context, I would like to recall the response given by the businessmen who came to Baluwatar to thank the government after the ordinance was issued. Leaders of private sector business organizations said – The reforms implemented by the government felt like a dream. A participant of another program organized there – IT Meetup said – ‘The government did its job, now I will show my work by doing it. My dream of providing employment to 5,000 people has been fulfilled. Thank you, government.’
These representative responses indicate the morale of our private sector.
We did two things to boost the morale of the private sector.
First – comments like ‘the government has become a stuntman’ and ‘the government has done the work of arresting and listening’ were heard. At that time, the government was seen to be doing good governance work not through policy and structural means, but through ‘action/cut’ performances by ministers and officials in front of the camera. One stage was staged on the screen, and another was staged behind the scenes. There is no longer a tendency for the government to continue ‘anti-corruption action’ on the stage, and to continue to grow irregularities by arranging dramas internally.
Second – The government has gone ahead of their expectations and improved the law in some policy arrangements that were obstacles to the expansion of industrialists and businessmen.
Mr. Speaker,
I have also heard comments from some friends about ‘childlike nature’. I believe that no one should be afraid, be it a child or an adult. I do not have an answer to give to those who are afraid themselves. Rather, I think that they are afraid of their own actions.
Today, I will say this much – petty things like splitting and destroying parties are not on the menu of this government. Rest assured – such a strong government including the Congress-UML cannot have such a priority.
It seems like the opposition friends have wasted their time on one thing – ‘The government is collapsing. It is about to collapse. It will not cut through the mid-May, Maghe Sankranti.’ etc. etc.
‘I fell, I fell, I fell…’ This ‘song’ was sung a lot. This ‘song’ is suitable for entertainment parties/festivals, not politics. I have even heard an honorable person somewhere say that this song is not vulgar. It is better to sing such songs on the stage of entertainment, let’s stop singing them on the stage of politics.
The place to form and remove the government is this esteemed House, nowhere else. What is the benefit of spending the next three years making such noise day and night for the people? What is the benefit for the country? Instead, talk about the fuel that has been successfully excavated in Dailekh, ask when traffic will run in the Nagdhunga tunnel, talk about the benefits of connecting China and India with the recently broken-through Kimathanka-Jogbani road. Will that have any meaning in the lives of the people rather than the government’s game of musical chairs?
Honorable Speaker,
Today, I would like to delve a little into the issue of lawmaking in Parliament. One question that all of us in this esteemed House should ask ourselves is – are we fulfilling our responsibility in the matter of lawmaking in Parliament? Why are we spending half a decade to make a single law? We must now become serious about this matter.
The government brings a bill because it is necessary. If this esteemed House does not feel the urgency of it, where will good governance come from? Just as an ordinance issued must be replaced as a law within 60 days from the date of the commencement of Parliament, similarly, I would like to humbly request – from now on, let’s decide on the bill within 60 days. If the discussion is extremely time-consuming, let’s not exceed the 30-day time limit repeatedly. If a bill brought in haste cannot be passed even within 3/3 months, it will not do justice to the country – let’s be serious about this. Let’s discuss, debate, remove the disagreements, ask questions, do whatever we can, but now let’s make it a law within 60 days.
I must humbly state my point in this House today, if the Parliament does not pass the bill introduced by the government even after 90 days, the government will make alternative arrangements. We have seen/experienced the extent of damage to the country when the government does not act on time in the case of money laundering. The country is now facing the consequences of the neglect and negligence of the previous government – our country is in danger of being put on the grey list.
Mr. Speaker,
We cannot carry out the development work we want by having a single legal system for projects worth billions of rupees or to be contracted and development work worth lakhs or a few crores. For this, the government will make a law targeting specific projects. The government will bring its bill to the House. This esteemed House should do the work with utmost urgency. Rest assured, the government will give business to the House, the law is made by the House, let it be made. The government will work using that law, if it does not work, then questions should be raised.
I have not said two things in this matter today. Our body that looks into the areas where the law and the constitution are not in agreement is the judiciary. The legislature makes laws, the executive implements them, and the judiciary sees whether the law is followed or not. No one can or should go higher than this. ‘Separation of Power’ means ‘complementation of power’, not ‘competition in the exercise of power’. I think that we also need ‘co-operation of power’ of all bodies in the matter of national development. There is a lot of room for the government to catch up if it crosses the line. Other bodies also have limits. Let us remember that there is a place for others to be held accountable if they cross the line.
We have constitutional bodies like the Authority, the Public Service Commission, and the Auditor General. These bodies have their assigned functions, duties, and powers. Nowadays, most of these constitutional bodies have friends who have worked in the civil service administration for a long time. I must say this today – what does good governance maintain? What does it do that reduces the morale of employees? What does it do that works for good governance? What does it do that hinders governance? You know this very well. Nepal’s bureaucracy has a good capacity to work. Recent work has also shown that it has the capacity to work by amending almost three dozen laws in 10 days a week with the support of the political leadership. I am aware that its morale does not drop. You should also be aware.
Mr. Speaker,
Today, I have expressed my views openly in this House. I want the 80s to be a decade of cooperation for prosperity for us. Let us take the next decade as an opportunity to embark on a journey towards sustainable economic development, prosperity, and social transformation.
Let us look back once again, we have spent three decades since 2046.
The decade after 2050 is no different from a time of confusion and turmoil. It can also be called a decade of violence against the multilateral system. This decade was a decade filled with political instability, uncertainty, and turmoil.
The decade of the 1960s can be called the decade of the establishment of the republic and the transition period. This decade saw an attempt to create a new constitution.
The 1970s were the decade of the end of the transition, constitution-making, and the foundation for prosperity. In this decade, laws were made to implement the constitution, overcoming the obstacles created by the blockade and the earthquake, and work was done to build infrastructure of far-reaching importance.
This can be considered as the decade of implementing the constitution, rebuilding after the earthquake, maintaining stability, and institutionalizing the peace process.
But now the 1980s should be the decade of prosperity. Let’s not waste this time. Let’s make the next decade a decade of development and give stability to the country.
For this, we must make whatever amendments and changes are needed in the constitution, acts, and laws. We have been saying from the beginning – the constitution is a means to the benefit of the country and the people, not an end. And, the constitution is not an unamendable subject either. It has been 10 years since we made the constitution. Now it is time to review it. When we said this, some even said that amending the constitution is a step backwards. But today, when I see those same forces talking about amending the constitution again, I am happy that they have also started taking up this issue.
Mr. Speaker,
This government has prioritized the issue of necessary amendments to the constitution and the formulation of appropriate laws for political stability after reviewing the strengths and weaknesses that have emerged in practice and the complications that have emerged during the implementation of the constitution. For this, the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML), which are in the government, have formed an internal study task force comprising experts. Along with this, discussions will be held with the pro-government parties. The issues of constitutional amendment will be identified first after intensive discussions with various parties. And, the identified issues will be discussed with parties and stakeholders represented in or outside the parliament. We are clear that the parties may have their own views and positions. A common view will be formed on the issues of agreement, and there will be debate and discussion on the issues of disagreement. The task of bringing the constitutional amendment bill is the government’s, the government forms a common view based on the conclusions of debate/discussion. And, based on that, it prepares an amendment proposal.
Mr. Speaker,
We are serious about our neighborly relations. We want to expand friendly relations with both neighboring and friendly countries, benefit appropriately from the rapid development achieved by both friendly countries, and maintain relations based on mutual benefit and respect.
In terms of international relations, we stand for mutual cooperation, world peace and prosperity. And, we are steadfast in the cause of just national interests.
I would like to take this opportunity to summarize the achievements made in international relations in the meantime.
Our participation in the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations was fruitful. Over the course of 10 days, I participated in an average of 4 programs per day. I met with the heads of state and government of friendly countries. I expressed our concerns regarding climate change and the country’s perspective at the Summit of the Future. We are holding an international dialogue on climate change and the Mountain Economy on May 16-18. We have called it the Sagarmatha Dialogue.
I paid an official visit to our friendly country China from 17-20 Mangsir. During that highly successful visit, various agreements/memorandums of understanding were signed between Nepal and China, including the much-publicized BRI framework cooperation, in addition to many issues of mutual interest.
In addition to the grant amount and cash assistance announced by the Chinese government since 2072, an additional grant of 500 million RMB (about N. Rs. 2.7 billion) was announced by President Xi Jinping.
A joint statement has been issued between Nepal and China, including the agreements reached during the visit. The statement reviews the implementation of past agreements, understandings and decisions between the two countries and includes a future course of action to take Nepal-China relations to a higher level.
During the visit to China, unnecessary debates and false statements were also made about the BRI. I would like to make a comment in this regard.
In terms of infrastructure and overall development, we are constrained by the limits of resources. Be it BRI or MCC, World Bank or ABD or AIIB – our situation is not at the level of convenience of choosing whether to take this or that, whether to give or take it or not. Be it grants or concessional loans, FDI or blended finance – we have no option but to accept them on terms that do not harm the country and the people.
There was a time when the country had a narrative of ‘a finance minister who can bring in a lot of loans – a successful finance minister’. Now times have changed. Grants should be taken only after assessing whether they are in conflict with our national interests and whether our capacity to repay loans/assistance is sufficient. Not only this government, but any government should not do this, it A flood of misleading information, false information and rumors is currently flowing everywhere. It is attacking not only leaders but also the social character of individuals. The rumors are so rampant that fake videos of leaders and prominent figures in social life who are not liked are being spread under pseudonyms, from hoarding immense wealth in foreign banks to investing in various projects.
I hate any attempt to elevate oneself by assassinating the character of any leader. It is unacceptable for anyone to use such tactics to sustain their party or to entangle workers.
(Speech by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in the House of Representatives)
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